SDV: Student Development

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SDV-108 The College Experience

1 credits—This course is designed to orient students to the college campus, resources, services, and expectations. This course also provides a brief overview and practice of study skills and academic strategies.

Lecture Hours: 16

Course Type: General Education / Transfer

2026–2027 Course Cost: $241.00

SDV-109 College 101

3 credits—This course provides students a thorough orientation to the college campus and resources. The course is designed to introduce students to the college culture while they examine what a "successful" student is. Students will be introduced to a variety of skills for academic success, academic planning, personal development, and study strategies.

Lecture Hours: 48

Course Type: General Education / Transfer

2026–2027 Course Cost: $723.00

SDV-131 Career Exploration

2 credits—This course is designed to increase students' knowledge of themselves, of theories about careers, and of various resources available to them which will assist them in the career decision making process. Students, at the completion of this course, will be better able to choose academic majors and careers. This course is specifically designed to follow the National Career Development Guidelines.

Lecture Hours: 32

Course Type: General Education / Transfer

2026–2027 Course Cost: $482.00

SDV-132 CTE Career Exploration

1 credits—This course will provide guidance in choosing a career goal and preparing for employment. Emphasis will be placed on identifying interests, abilities, and values, and exploring options for careers. Students will learn how to access labor market information and employment trends. Additionally, students will develop the skills and aptitudes necessary to obtain employment, emphasizing the development of characteristics associated with job success. This course can be repeated with different content for credit.

Lecture Hours: 16

Course Type: Technical

2026–2027 Course Cost: $241.00

SDV-134 CTE Employability Skills

3 credits—This course is designed to assist students in developing the skills necessary to obtain employment and to learn and practice the skills and attitudes required for job success. Students will practice resume writing, job application completion, and interviewing techniques. Additionally, students will practice workplace pro

This course can be taken for 1–3 credits.

Lecture Hours: 48

Course Type: Technical

2026–2027 Course Cost: $723.00